Tidbits

# Weeks living in own home: 1.5 (hooray!)
Jobs: 0 (sadly)
# of Glee episodes left in Oz: 1 (take that, America!)

We've been in our place for almost 2 weeks now, and liking it more and more each day. We are still waiting for one roommate to move out and then there will be three of us. Its a bit messy here, although Kerry thinks I may be a bit anal as I made my bed every morning in all of the hostels. I was counting on being able to find out furniture from antique or junk shops for cheap and then fixing them up (one of my favorite hobbies) but a can of primer here costs over $30 and a small can of paint is over $40!! So no projects for me - things are staying as is!

I have another job interview for an OT position on Friday - I'm going to try a new thing this week and try not setting off the fire alarm OR give anyone the impression that I'm South American. I'm also about to walk down to the cute little town next to ours and apply at some of the cafes and such. I actually really miss working. I thought that I would absolutely love being a lady of leisure but I'm on my 3rd month of unemployment and I have to say, I'm getting extremely restless and a bit bored (and not to mention, a bit concerned about my finances). So as much as I hate to admit it, I miss work (I know this will make you happy, Dad).

I have been realizing there are several things that I really have grown to appreciate while here...

• I love the public transit system here. Its extremely reliable and relatively fast. Plus I love that it forces you to be more environmentally friendly - something I made an honest effort to be at home.
• I am thankful that I still speak to my Mom almost everyday - even with a 16 hour time difference.
• I appreciate that they sell Betty Crocker cake mix here. (Although my waistline is telling me that I should be unappreciative of that)
• I love that on a beautiful sunny day (which is all quite common), we can jump on a train and end up in one of the world's most famous beaches in 20 minutes.
• And I appreciate that there are people on this side of the world who know who Tim Tebow is, who root for the Gators, and who think that George Bush is as much of a creep as I do.